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🚨 First-of-its-kind training alert!Registration is now open for the next live MED-DBT 4-Day Intensive, happening virtual...
04/16/2026

🚨 First-of-its-kind training alert!
Registration is now open for the next live MED-DBT 4-Day Intensive, happening virtually September 15–18, 2026 (11:00am–5:30pm EST daily).

MED-DBT (Multidiagnostic Eating Disorder – Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is the first comprehensive, DBT-consistent adaptation specifically for clients navigating an eating disorder alongside suicidality, self-injury, trauma, medical instability, or other co-occurring conditions.

Over four days, join Dr. Anita Federici & Dr. Lucene Wisniewski as they guide participants through the structure, philosophy, and clinical application of the model outlined in the MED-DBT text. Expect a highly practical, case-based training focusing on real-world implementation and treatment decision-making.

🌟 Training highlights include:
• Assessing fit/readiness for MED-DBT
• Using the adapted biosocial theory and target hierarchy
• Managing medical risk collaboratively and within scope
• Maintaining fidelity through strong consultation teams

This training assumes foundational DBT experience and is designed for outpatient and step-down teams treating complex, multidiagnostic eating disorder presentations.

đź’ˇ Registration details:
Full: $1,230 | Early Bird: $1,130 (through Aug 15)
Groups (3+): 10% off | Students: 30% off
CE credits available (APA & NBCC-approved).
🔗 Register here → or follow https://cebt.ce-go.com/med-dbt-4-day-intensive

Anita & Lucene look forward to connecting with clinicians eager to deepen their work with complex eating disorder presentations, grounded in dialectical theory and medical reality.

Questions? Please reach out to Monika Mendels at mmendels@cebtohio.com

This Friday April 17th , CEBT founder Lucene Wisniewski, PhD, FAED, and Senior Advisor Cindy Pikus, PhD, CEDS-C will be ...
04/14/2026

This Friday April 17th , CEBT founder Lucene Wisniewski, PhD, FAED, and Senior Advisor Cindy Pikus, PhD, CEDS-C will be presenting at the Ohio Psychological Association’s 2026 Virtual Convention, themed “Psychology’s Influence on Our Changing Cultural Landscape.” They will lead Assessment Workshop #9 – “Eating Disorders: How to Screen, Assess, Treat and Refer” from 12:30pm – 3:45pm EST.

This 3-hour workshop will help clinicians:
• Differentiate the three primary types of eating disorders
• Identify key indicators for referral to an eating disorder specialist
• Clarify appropriate levels of care (outpatient through inpatient and residential)
• Support clients in building a recovery-focused support system beyond the eating disorder community

This fully virtual convention highlights how psychological science and practice inform conversations about culture, identity, community, and societal change—crucial context for understanding and treating eating disorders today.

đź”— Learn more and register: https://ohpsych.org/2026CONVENTION

Last Thursday, some of our staff had the privilege of attending an inspirational talk by Kevin Hines, one of the few peo...
04/13/2026

Last Thursday, some of our staff had the privilege of attending an inspirational talk by Kevin Hines, one of the few people to survive a su***de attempt from the Golden Gate Bridge and now a powerful voice for su***de prevention and mental health advocacy. Hearing Kevin share his story of pain, regret, survival, and ongoing commitment to hope was deeply moving and deeply aligned with our mission to support people in building a life worth living.

We’re proudly wearing ENOUGH bracelets from We Are Enough, a movement reminding us that we are already worthy and that every conversation can push back against shame and hopelessness. Inside each bracelet, “You Are Enough” is a quiet but powerful reminder we hope to carry into every session, supervision, and community interaction.

If you or someone you love is struggling, Kevin’s story and ongoing work offer a clear message: Be here tomorrow, and every day after that. Learn more about his journey and mission: https://kevinhinesstory.com

To learn more about the We Are Enough movement and the ENOUGH bracelets we’re wearing, visit: https://weareenough.co


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TWO DAYS LEFT to register for Part One!If you work with parents of struggling adult children, this training is for you!J...
04/06/2026

TWO DAYS LEFT to register for Part One!

If you work with parents of struggling adult children, this training is for you!

Join us THIS Wednesday, April 8th from 12–3:30 PM for a 3-hour workshop (with CEs) with Amy Kalasunas, LPCC-S, CCMHC, exploring how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and the Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) model work together to support parents of struggling adult children.
We’ll look at how DBT’s biosocial and dialectical theories align with SPACE’s approach to parental accommodation, and address how to help parents find the balance between acceptance and change in sustainable ways.

Scan the QR code attached or register at https://cebt.ce-go.com/advancing-dbt-and-space-informed-interventions-for-parents-of-multi-diagnostic-adult-children-part-one-03-02-2026-665

What you’ll learn:
• How to assess and address parental accommodation, especially when linked to self-injury, suicidal communication, and eating behaviors
• Ways to support parents who feel “stuck” in cycles of distress and accommodation
• Strategies for structuring interventions that balance validation with behavior change principles
Learning objectives include:
• Connecting DBT’s biosocial model with SPACE’s framework
• Defining accommodation as a specific treatment target using both models
• Designing “right-sized” parent interventions for families with adult children in distress\

This is Part 1 of a two-part series and a great foundation for the upcoming training on teaching DBT skills to parents of struggling adult children. You can attend either session independently.
Questions or group/student discount inquiries? Contact Monika Mendels, Director of Operations, at Mmendels@cebtohio.com.

FREE Webinar Announcement including 1.5 CE via APA- Sponsored by Collaboration Practices“Working with Parents Caring for...
04/02/2026

FREE Webinar Announcement including 1.5 CE via APA- Sponsored by Collaboration Practices

“Working with Parents Caring for a Multi Diagnostic ED Teen/Young Adult that Hasn't Been Helped by Past Treatments”

April 13, 2026 | 12:00–1:30 pm EST CE available

Featuring Lucene Wisniewski, PhD, Founder of the Center for Evidence Based Treatment (CEBT)

Teens and young adults with multi diagnostic eating disorder presentations, especially those who have not benefited from traditional treatment, often leave parents feeling exhausted, terrified, and unsure where to turn next. Many caregivers report doing “everything right” (multiple levels of care, limits, engagement) and still watching their child remain stuck or deteriorate.

Sponsored by Collaboration Practices, this 90-minute webinar will introduce MED DBT, an adaptation of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for complex eating disorder presentations. Dr. Wisniewski will focus on how to engage and equip parents as integral members of the treatment team, including how to hold loving, effective limits with high-risk teens and young adults.

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify patients for whom MED DBT may be appropriate
• Articulate how MED DBT differs from standard DBT and standard ED treatment
• Identify strategies to instill hope in parents whose adolescents/young adults have not responded to past ED treatments

Donations in a suggested amount of $15 will gladly be accepted during registrations and 100% of proceeds will be donated to Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment for Eating Disorders (F.E.A.S.T.)
• Time & Place: April 13th, 2026, 12pm-1:30EST, Zoom
• For details & registration, go here https://collaborationpractices.com/trainings/talks/Wisniewski-April2026

There is **one week left** to register for this live online training. Advancing DBT & SPACE Informed Interventions for ...
04/01/2026

There is **one week left** to register for this live online training.

Advancing DBT & SPACE Informed Interventions for Parents of Multi-Diagnostic Adult Children: Part 1.
Wednesday April 8th, 2026
12pm – 3:30pm EST
3 CE available via NBCC
$139

Do you work with parents of struggling multi-diagnostic adult children? Parents often feel torn, wanting to support their loved one while unintentionally feeding patterns of avoidance or dependence. Adult children also describe feeling just as trapped in these cycles, leaving the family essentially stuck in place.

Join Amy Kalasunas, LPCC-S, CCMHC for a 3-hour continuing education workshop that explores how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) model can work together to reduce parental accommodation with empathy and precision.

Through this integrative lens, you’ll learn how DBT’s biosocial and dialectical principles complement SPACE’s parent-based framework—helping parents find a balanced approach that honors both acceptance and change.

🔍 You’ll learn to:
- Understand accommodation in the context of high-risk behaviors (suicidality, self-injury, eating disorder symptoms), as well as how to guide change under these conditions.
- Help parents feel less “trapped” in distress-driven cycles.
- Structure validation-centered, behaviorally specific interventions.
- Target accommodation at a pace that fits each unique family system.

đź’¬ Submit Your Questions:
When you register, you’re invited to share specific case scenarios or clinical questions—Amy will address selected examples during the training for applied learning.

đź“… This is Part 1 of a two-part series, laying the foundation for our next workshop on teaching DBT skills to parents of struggling multi-diagnostic adult children. While the courses are designed to complement each other, clinicians are free to register for one or both trainings.

👉 Learn more and register here (one week left):
https://cebtohio.com/upcoming-live-ce-offerings/

Empower parents to support change without stepping into rescue mode using interventions grounded in evidence, compassion, and clarity.

Don’t forget the CEBT 2026 Building Effectiveness FREE Clinical Training for Therapists Series !Looking to sharpen your ...
03/30/2026

Don’t forget the CEBT 2026 Building Effectiveness FREE Clinical Training for Therapists Series !

Looking to sharpen your skills, build your practice, and earn CE—all on your lunch break?
CEBT is offering a series of free, live, 1‑hour clinical trainings for therapists in 2026. Each webinar provides 1 CE hour and is FREE OF CHARGE when you register in advance.

We are accepting optional donations in any amount to benefit the Emotional Relief Fund. 100% of your donations will go to providing access to mental health resources for teenagers and young adults coping with emotional distress, trauma, or crisis. Read more about the fund here or directly donate here https://www.emotionalrelieffund.org/

📅 Spring/Summer 2026 Line‑Up
1. Trauma‑Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy 101
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 12–1 PM Eastern
Live interactive webinar, held online
CE: 1 CE hour
Details & registration: https://cebtohio.com/overview-of-trauma-focused-cbt/

2. Incorporating DBT Skills in Eating Disorder Treatment
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 12–1 PM Eastern
Live interactive webinar, held online
CE: 1 CE hour
Details & registration: https://cebtohio.com/incorporating-dbt-skills-in-eating-disorder-treatment/

3. Beyond the Diagnosis: A Deeper Look at PTSD Assessment and Treatment
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 12–1 PM Eastern
Live interactive webinar, held online
CE: 1 CE hour
Details & registration: https://cebtohio.com/beyond-diagnosis-ptsd-assessment-and-treatment/

đź”— How to join
• All sessions are FREE, but advance registration is required.
• Click the links above to learn more about each training and reserve your spot.
• Share this post with colleagues who might want to join the series!

Please contact Director of Operations Monika Mendels at mmendels@cebtohio.com with questions about our trainings. We look forward to learning with you!

Interested in working with children and teens who’ve experienced trauma? The treatment is uniquely complex — but also in...
03/25/2026

Interested in working with children and teens who’ve experienced trauma? The treatment is uniquely complex — but also incredibly rewarding. Join Maddie Herman, Psy.D., Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy therapist, for a FREE training on Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), an evidence-based model proven to help youth (ages 3–18) and their caregivers heal from the impact of trauma.

In this interactive training, you’ll explore the foundations and core components of TF-CBT — discovering how each phase of treatment builds skills, fosters safety, and supports recovery. Whether you’re new to trauma-focused work or looking to strengthen your skills, this training will deepen your understanding and enhance your effectiveness with children, adolescents, and families.

When: Wednesday April 29th
12pm-1pm EST
1 CE available via APA /NBCC
Cost: FREE

đź’™ Give if you can: Supporting the Emotional Relief Fund
While registration is free, we encourage those who are able to make a voluntary donation to the Emotional Relief Fund. 100% of your contribution helps remove financial barriers and create real pathways to effective therapy and treatment for teens and young adults who otherwise could not access care.

Register by scanning the QR code or visit https://cebt.ce-go.com/trauma-focused-cognitive-behavior-therapy-101

Can’t attend a CE and want to donate to the Emotional Relief Fund? Check them out here https://www.emotionalrelieffund.org/

👉 Reserve your spot, learn more about each training, and consider donating today by visiting the links above and sharing this series with colleagues who might benefit.

Please feel free to reach out to Monika Mendels, Director of Operations, at mmendels@cebtohio.com or call 216 544 1321, ext. 2022. We look forward to learning with you!

It’s not too late to join CEBT founder Lucene Wisniewski for her Binge Eating workshop March 25 and 26th! You can still ...
03/24/2026

It’s not too late to join CEBT founder Lucene Wisniewski for her Binge Eating workshop March 25 and 26th! You can still register for the Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZED) autumn workshop series: Centering Clients in Binge Eating Disorder Care: Exploring Respect, Nuance, and Common Ground.

Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time!
Join the upcoming sessions and get access to recordings from workshops you’ve missed.
Learn from leading experts in Binge Eating Disorder care and strengthen your practice!

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2026AWS

Two live, 3-hour online workshops integrating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for...
03/23/2026

Two live, 3-hour online workshops integrating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)

Who should attend?
Clinicians, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and parenting specialists working with parents of struggling adult children. Experience with DBT or SPACE treatment is not required

Especially relevant if you work with parents of:
• Multi-diagnostic or high-acuity adult children (including eating disorders, suicidality, or self-harm).
• Adult children who procrastinate, isolate, struggle to meet goals, or show insight that does not translate into behavior change.

We welcome questions in advance to ensure the time addresses your specific concerns while working with parents of adult children!

What
Two live, 3-hour online workshops integrating Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) model to help parents reduce accommodation in sustainable, developmentally appropriate ways. Each workshop is approved for 3 CE hours via NBCC.

You may attend either workshop on its own or both as a connected series.

When
• Part 1 – April 8, 2026
Applying DBT and SPACE Principles to Parental Accommodation
Overview of a DBT- and SPACE-informed framework for parent-only work and how patterns of accommodation develop and are maintained.

https://cebtohio.com/advancing-dbt-and-space-informed-interventions-for-parents_part1/

• Part 2 – May 6, 2026
Practice & Application: Teaching DBT Skills to Parents to Reduce Accommodation
Concrete DBT strategies and example scripts to help parents reduce accommodation while prioritizing safety around suicidal communication, self-injury, and high-risk eating disorder behaviors.

https://cebtohio.com/advancing-dbt-space-informed-interventions-for-parents-of-multi-diagnostic-adult-children-part-ii/

Where
Live, interactive online workshops (connection details provided upon registration).

Why
Parents often accommodate to decrease distress, avoid conflict, or lower perceived risk, which can inadvertently maintain avoidance, dependence, and symptom severity. An integrated DBT + SPACE lens helps you validate accommodation as understandable while still targeting change, so parents can gradually step back in ways that support autonomy, safety, and long-term functioning for their adult children.

Please reach out to Monika Mendels, Director of Operations, with questions or concerns about our trainings. Ask about group and student discounts, too! Mmendels@cebtohio.com

We’re excited to share that Lucene Wisniewski, PhD, FAED and Cindy Pikus, PhD, CEDS-C will be presenting at the Ohio Psy...
03/19/2026

We’re excited to share that Lucene Wisniewski, PhD, FAED and Cindy Pikus, PhD, CEDS-C will be presenting at the Ohio Psychological Association’s 2026 Virtual Convention, themed “Psychology’s Influence on Our Changing Cultural Landscape.” They will lead Workshop #9 – “Eating Disorders: How to Screen, Assess, Treat and Refer” on Friday, April 17, 2026.

This 3-hour workshop will help clinicians:
• Differentiate the three primary types of eating disorders
• Identify key indicators for referral to an eating disorder specialist
• Clarify appropriate levels of care (outpatient through inpatient and residential)
• Support clients in building a recovery-focused support system beyond the eating disorder community

This fully virtual convention highlights how psychological science and practice inform conversations about culture, identity, community, and societal change—crucial context for understanding and treating eating disorders today.

đź”— Learn more and register: https://ohpsych.org/2026CONVENTION

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THIS FREE CE IS TOMORROW MARCH 18TH!Are your DBT skills groups starting to feel a bit routine? Join us for a free, inter...
03/17/2026

THIS FREE CE IS TOMORROW MARCH 18TH!

Are your DBT skills groups starting to feel a bit routine? Join us for a free, interactive workshop designed to refresh your approach to DBT skills training and to support access to mental health care for those who need it most.

Beyond the Handouts: Creative Interventions for DBT Skills Teaching
with Hannah Heffner, LPCC-S, ATR-BC, DBT-LBC™ Certified Clinician

🗓️ Wednesday, March 18th
🕛 12–1 PM EST
🎓 Free + 1 CE provided
đź’ś Donations of any amount go directly to the Emotional Relief Fund, which helps teens and young adults access effective mental health treatment.

This one-hour session introduces practical, arts-based strategies to enhance engagement and skill acquisition within the DBT modules — Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness — while maintaining adherence to the model.

👉 Register here: https://cebt.ce-go.com/beyond-the-handouts-creative-interventions-for-dbt-skills-teaching
Can’t attend the CE but still want to make an impact?
đź’— Check out the Emotional Relief Fund and consider a donation of any amount here: https://www.emotionalrelieffund.org/

Every contribution — whether your time, your learning, or your giving — helps expand access to care and strengthen our clinical community.

đź’¬ Questions? Contact mmendels@cebtohio.com

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